Dr. Ayaka Jennifer Iwata, MD

Dr. Ayaka Iwata is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist with 12 years of experience treating conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Henry Ford Hospital. Her expertise focuses on comprehensive care for patients with hearing, throat, and related head and neck conditions.

Dr. Iwata practices at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. She specializes in treating hearing loss in both adults and children, as well as managing acid reflux that affects the throat and voice. Her procedural skills include performing fiberoptic pharyngoscopy to examine the throat and flexible laryngoscopy to assess vocal cord function, along with conducting specialized pathology tests to ensure accurate diagnoses.